Morning Line Cook

Cafe Express; The Woodlands (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Free food & snacks

Opportunity for advancement

Quality of Life/Flexible Schedules

No late nights – All restaurant close by 10pm everyday

Discounted Meal Policy

Job summary

Cafe Express in The Woodlands, Texas is hiring an experienced Cook. The role involves preparing and cooking various dishes while ensuring quality and safety in food handling. Candidates should have previous experience and be willing to obtain ServeSafe or Food Handler’s certification. This position offers a flexible schedule with benefits including employee discounts and opportunities for advancement.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a restaurant cook preferred.
• ServeSafe or Food Handler’s certification (or must be willing to attain).
• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to lift 30+ lbs.
• Ability to work standing for 8+ hours.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and clean food preparation areas to ensure safe food-handling practices.
• Ensure freshness of food and ingredients by tracking quality.
• Ensure food is stored and cooked at correct temperatures.
• Season and cook food according to recipes.
• Turn or stir foods to ensure even cooking.
• Respond to guest feedback with urgency and professionalism.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Ability to lift 30+ lbs

Ability to work standing for 8+ hours

Education

ServeSafe or Food Handler’s certification

Job description

Benefits & Perks

• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule
• Free food & snacks
• Opportunity for advancement
• Quality of Life/Flexible Schedules
• Advancement Opportunities – Performance-driven & merit based, not tenure based
• No late nights – All restaurant close by 10pm everyday
• Discounted Meal Policy

We are looking for an experienced Cook to join our team! You will be preparing and cooking a variety of dishes for restaurant guests to enjoy.

You are passionate about creating exceptional dining experiences through good, quality food. With previous experience as a cook, you are able to manage multiple priorities and contribute to a friendly and productive team atmosphere.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and clean food preparation areas, such as equipment and work surfaces or serving areas to ensure safe and sanitary food‑handling practices
• Ensure freshness of food and ingredients by checking for quality, keeping track of old and new items, and rotating stock
• Ensure food is stored and cooked at correct temperature by regulating the temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, and roasters
• Season and cook food according to recipes or personal judgment and experience
• Turn or stir foods to ensure even cooking
• Respond to guest feedback with appropriate urgency and professionalism

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a restaurant cook preferred
• ServeSafe or Food Handler’s certification (or must be willing to attain)
• Effective communication skills
• Ability to lift 30+ lbs
• Ability to work standing for 8+ hours

Complete our short application today!